Bengali’s from around the world are celebrating New Year day(Poila Baisakh) today on the first day of the month of Baikash.Local TV stations of Calcutta broadcast special programs on this occasion throughout the day.From early morning, there are sharpen tile lines of devotees and traders in front of various Temples like Kalighat(Temple of goddess Kali),Dakhenaswar Kali temple.On this auspicious day,traders offer special pujas (prayer) to Lord Ganesha (elephant shaped God of business) and open new financial book (haal khata).Though,for many Bengali’s Poila Baisakh may only mean a holiday,most of them enjoy special preparation of fishes like their favourite Hisha.Bengali’s wishes each other with’SUVO NAVA VARSHA(Happy New Year ) Eating out is a must for many Bengali’s on this special day.Restaurants arrange special menus to attract customers.Being an auspicious day,every Bengali wants to enjoy this special day in a big way.Special cultural programs are arranged at Sovabazar Rajbari(erstwhile landlord of Sovabazar) in North Calcutta to mark poila Baikash.
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